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Katherine Rinne to Present Goldberg Lecture on March 12

Between 1560 and 1630, in a dramatic burst of urban renewal activity, the religious and civil authorities of Rome sponsored the construction of aqueducts, private and public fountains for drinking, washing, and industry, and the grand ceremonial fountains that are the Eternal City’s glory. Urban designer and historian Katherine Rinne, adjunct professor in the Architecture…

Posted by on March 4, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC


Tara Zanardi’s Goldberg Lecture Rescheduled for April 9

Tara Zanardi, assistant professor of art history at Hunter College, will present the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History on Thursday, April 9, at 4:10 p.m. in 203 Cohen Hall. The lecture, originally slated for Thursday, February 19, has been cancelled due to inclement weather. Zanardi will address “Porcelain Pleasures and…

Posted by on February 18, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC


Malcolm Bell to Examine the Sicily of Archimedes on February 26

Malcolm Bell III, professor emeritus of Greek art and archaeology with the McIntire Department of Art, University of Virginia, will deliver an Archaeological Institute of America lecture on Thursday, February 26, at 6 pm at the Nashville Parthenon in Centennial Park. In his lecture, entitled “Sicily in the Age of Archimedes,” Bell will examine works…

Posted by on February 13, 2015 in HART, Lectures, VRC


HART Society Sponsors Valentine’s Day Celebration

Join the HART Society for cookie decorating, Valentine’s Day card crafting, and fun on Friday, February 13, at 4 p.m. in the Visual Resources Center, room 134 of Cohen Hall. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome.

Posted by on February 11, 2015 in Events, HART, Student/Alumni, VRC


HART Department Awards Downing Grants for Spring Semester

The History of Art Department recently announced the recipients of the 2015 Downing Grants for the spring semester. They are Hannah Ladendorf, Sujin Shin, Emily Torres, and Erin Verbeck. The Downing Grant is a competitive award made in the fall and spring to juniors and seniors whose research in history of art courses would benefit…

Posted by on February 11, 2015 in HART, Student/Alumni, VRC


Tara Zanardi to Present Goldberg Lecture on February 19

Tara Zanardi, assistant professor of art history at Hunter College, will present the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History on Thursday, February 19, at 4:10 p.m. in 203 Cohen Hall. Her lecture is entitled “Porcelain Pleasures and the Allure of the East: Charles III and China,” with a reception to follow…

Posted by on January 27, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC


John Janusek to Present AIA Lecture (with libations) on January 27

Instead of our usual venue (the Parthenon), John Janusek, associate professor of anthropology, Vanderbilt University, will deliver an Archaeological Institute of America lecture on Tuesday, January 27, at 6 pm at the Yazoo Taproom, 910 Division Street. In his lecture, titled “Beer. Brewing, and Empire in Ancient South America,” Janusek will talk about his research…

Posted by on January 26, 2015 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC


Book Explores Christian Rituals and Practices in Roman Africa

Patout Burns, Edward A. Malloy Professor of Catholic Studies, emeritus, and Robin Jensen, Luce Chancellor’s Professor of the History of Christian Art and Worship, explore how early North African Christians lived out their faith in their recently published book, Christianity in Roman Africa: The Development of Its Practices and Beliefs (Wm B. Eerdmans Publishing Company,…

Posted by on January 14, 2015 in HART, VRC


American Abstract Artists On View at Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery

The Vanderbilt University Fine Arts Gallery celebrates the opening of American Abstract Artists: AAA 75th Anniversary Print Portfolio with a reception on Thursday, January 15, from 5 to 7 pm in Cohen Memorial Hall on the Peabody campus. The exhibit, on view through February 27, highlights the American Abstract Artists group (AAA) that was founded…

Posted by on January 13, 2015 in Events, Fine Arts Gallery, HART, VRC


Michael Leja to Deliver Goldberg Lecture on December 4

Michael Leja, professor of history of art and director of program in visual studies, University of Pennsylvania, will present the Norman L. and Roselea J. Goldberg Lecture in Art History on Thursday, December 4, at 4:10 p.m. in 203 Cohen Hall. His lecture is entitled “Cubism in Bondage: Morgan Russell’s Synchromism,” with a reception to…

Posted by on November 17, 2014 in Events, HART, Lectures, VRC


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